A Tribute to the Greatest Guitar Ever (Plus Camwhore) (1258 hits)
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Submitted by rock_music <rockkillsflowers.at.hotmail.com> (View user info) at 2005-03-09 16:54:42 EST
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Submitted by RyuFu (user info) at 2006-08-01 22:18:13 EDT (#)
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This post kicked ass, but I'm a bass player. The lead guitarist in my band has that guitar though. He can shred like no muthfuckin' other.
Submitted by maiorano84 (user info) at 2006-04-30 22:28:14 EDT (#)
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Winnar!
Submitted by Ejryuu (user info) at 2005-06-01 15:45:12 EDT (#)
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And me with my AC/DC cds at home =(
Submitted by BobLobla (user info) at 2005-06-01 15:18:35 EDT (#)
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This was fucking awesome
Submitted by d_prime (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:49:11 EDT (#)
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Loved reading this.
Submitted by Fabish (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:40:46 EDT (#)
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Jimmy Hendrix usually played a right-handed Fender that he switched the strings around on, not his Gibson. I'm pretty sure he played a right-handed Gibson as well, and probably because it offered him the same range (on the higher frets) as it did a righty, since the body flares out at the same fret on each side of the fretboard.
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:39:07 EDT (#)
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This is kind of sad, but not worthy of a negative rating.
Submitted by Jo_of_the_golden_P (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:37:56 EDT (#)
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The Frank Zappa pic looks like he has a gigantic head.
Submitted by Dolson (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:26:47 EDT (#)
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Pete Townshend, not Angus Young, is the god of the SG. The Who rule.
Submitted by Mothyham (user info) at 2005-04-03 13:00:58 EDT (#)
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jordan,
you know nothing about the SG
The real SG that was worth playing was the version Townshend had in the late 60's with p90 pickups.
you can see the P90's in the pics you posted. You can still get them sold as an SG Classic from Musician's friend. only difference between that and the one PT used is the new ones don't have the lame wraparound bridge.
learn yo fax b4 u spew
Submitted by mrwolf (user info) at 2005-04-02 04:24:47 EST (#)
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The gibson arsehole (because everybody's got one).
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-04-02 04:08:42 EST (#)
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Looking around, can't find Les Paul Starburst
Submitted by williamson (user info) at 2005-04-02 03:59:56 EST (#)
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Your last pic looks somewhat gopherish.
Submitted by rock_music (user info) at 2005-04-01 23:20:19 EST (#)
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Olivia, I didn't mean the guitar was fake, I meant perhaps the picture was fake. I've seen plenty of double neck guitars and am completely aware of their existence and knowledgable of their structure. In fact, the guitarist for Cheap Trick has a 5 neck guitar, that's not the point.
I said maybe it was fake because Elvis does not seem like the type to be playing a double neck guitar, or an SG, for that matter. Also, the SG didn't come out until 1962 and that picture of Elvis looks fairly early; it looks more like him from the '50s. And because I'm not sure if the SG existed (and even less sure that the double-neck SG existed) at that time, I feel the picture might be fake.
And I just realized I wasted a good amount of my time explaining a meaningless point. Oh well...
Submitted by Socialist_Joe (user info) at 2005-04-01 22:36:34 EST (#)
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i like rock music
Submitted by olivia_tremor_control (user info) at 2005-04-01 21:58:57 EST (#)
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the gutiar elvis is holding isnt a fake. double neck guitars aren't common but they exist. one neck has a normal set of 6 strings, the other has 12 strings (6 strings each doubled up) for bluegrassy stuff i guess.
Submitted by hobbs (user info) at 2005-03-10 05:21:39 EST (#)
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Oh yeah, 'cos im a whore...
Heres my LP Studio :P
http://www.ubersite.com/m/60195
Ha.
Submitted by hobbs (user info) at 2005-03-10 05:12:31 EST (#)
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That was ment to be a +2.
And fend'AH (fender) can lick my ass.
No thet don't get a cap 'F'.
Wankers.
Submitted by hobbs (user info) at 2005-03-10 05:09:25 EST (#)
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I have a SG standard (yes Gibson) I agree with you on the most, but my Gib LP standard just sings better over all :P
Some others worth mentioning...
Slash (God of all that rocks) sometimes uses an SG (sometimes, like when I see Vevet Revolver play in Jan this year) he also uses the doubleneck, although he just seems to rock it harder when playing the old GnR songs.
Justin and Dan Hawkin (The Darkness) used a SG doubleneck on the Christmas song as well as a SG standard on many B sides, they all kick ass.
Yeah, I forgot where I was going with this.
Good post, I like to see passion in people about music and guitars.
Rock on.
-Hobbs
Submitted by MichaelJackson (user info) at 2005-03-10 04:32:29 EST (#)
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Even I "play" one
Submitted by pointless56 (user info) at 2005-03-09 21:38:57 EST (#)
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jack black plays acoustic guitar
Submitted by rock_music (user info) at 2005-03-09 20:38:36 EST (#)
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Johnson, I'm really not that close-minded. I have a Stratocaster and an Ibanez RG too and like them both, I just don't LOVE them like I love my SG. Plus, I can understand and respect anyone who says they like a Strat or Les Paul or whatever better, I was just expressing my opinion. The post might've seemed a little close-minded because 9 times out of 10 insulting things is easier and funnier than complimenting them and I don't think saying "The SG rules, but Strats, Les Pauls, and Epiphones rock too." would've given the post the same effect.
G-Prime, I happen to play Mandolin as well. It's fun as hell, but definitely a challenge. Also, you nailed it on the nose about the appearance thing. I was just fucking around in those pictures, so what if I look like a tool? Fuck the fuckers.
Submitted by MrRottenTreats (user info) at 2005-03-09 20:05:31 EST (#)
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+2 cos its about guitars and good post. the font sucked though.
I have a BC Rich Warlock Acrylic. It plays really good, lovely tones and everything. I love it.
Submitted by G-prime (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:59:05 EST (#)
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+2 for a good post. Even if the SG isn't my favorite guitar. I'd take a mandolin over a guitar any day though...
Oh and you do kind of look like a tool in those pictures...
But good for you for not caring. I often get told to cut my hair. People tell me that if I look like a hippie people aren't going to want to be around me. It's not like I'm dirty or smelly... Besides, if someone is so superficial that they are going to judge me based on my appearance, then I probably wouldn't want them as a friend anyway.
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:47:14 EST (#)
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I'll give you a 1 for effort.
James Hetfield plays rythm guitar.
Submitted by AwesomeJohnson (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:44:24 EST (#)
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it's a shame you seem so closed minded about this, but at least you're passionate and took the time to make this. anywho, I just bought my first guitar ever (not even here yet), and it's an epiphone les paul special II. yeah, it's relatively junky, but, it'll suit my needs.
ROCK! ROCK ON!
Submitted by Wiggles (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:18:14 EST (#)
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Meant to give this a zero, not a +2.
Eddie Hazel also used a Les Paul, plugged into a Fender or Marshall amp.
Townshend is the only great guitarist I know of to really prefer the SG, and he's not in the same league as Hendrix, Taylor, or Hazel.
Submitted by Lunch_Pail (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:10:02 EST (#)
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Submitted by Wiggles (user info) at 2005-03-09 19:05:55 EST (#)
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Les Paul's and Fender Stratocasters sound better. I've never heard a better sounding guitar than Mick Taylor's Les Paul or Hendrix's Strat. I know almost nothing about playing a guitar, but I do know what kind of sound I like, and nobody's sound is better than Taylor's or Hendrix's.
Submitted by Chinaski (user info) at 2005-03-09 18:56:16 EST (#)
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Nice cheek baby fat; it looks like you're storing up nuts for the winter. Your dad's, perhaps?
Submitted by kochier (user info) at 2005-03-09 18:45:10 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Flak (user info) at 2005-03-09 18:00:16 EST (#)
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Steps to self improvement
1. Take a shower
2. Use soap
3. Stop eating pork rinds
4. Buy a Fender
Submitted by electrictoothsyndrome (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:57:56 EST (#)
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It's best to have a little of everything lying around for different situations in which you desire a different tone. A good assortment might include a Fender Strat, a Fender Tele, a Gibson Les Paul, and a USA Jackson.
THe Les Paul and the SG have a very similar sound. They both feature mahogany bodies with set necks and the SG comes stocked with the exact same pickups they put on the Paul. The difference is, a Les Paul will give you a better lasting investment than an SG in that they will accrue value faster over time. This is just one reason the Paul is superior. The others are all somewhat intangible.
The SG is not as well balanced as the Paul. You might notice that if you put your strap on the SG and stand up, the neck will fall toward the floor if you let go of it. This is because the body is not sufficiently beefy to counter the heavy neck. On the other hand, a les paul, while remaining balanced, will require back surgery or a visit to the chiropractor because it's heavy as a oak tree.
For my money, give me a good vintage Les Paul Custom in Silverburst... beautiful.
DOn't get me wrong, your guitar is badass. I'd take it too...
right after I punched you in the nose. :P
Submitted by GodLovesALittleLovin (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:52:39 EST (#)
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Fucking hell man. Les Paul, PRS, Stratocaster, ESP, whatever I'll play it over a Gibson SG. A jug with strings in it? Gimme. A sack of wind chimes with an ice pick? Bring it. Jon Goodman's skull with holes drilled into it? Here comes some Jethro Tull bitches!
Submitted by vettesrule88 (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:37:24 EST (#)
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+1 for choosing a great guitar
too bad youre a closed minded fuck, who probably successfully played smoke on the water and bought a $1200 guitar... im happy with my squier standard fat strat
Submitted by CaptainAmik (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:31:51 EST (#)
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Oooooh you own a great guitar, too bad you're a tool
Submitted by Envenom (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:31:49 EST (#)
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I can't stand the SG. I hate the tone, the feel, the neck, everything about it. Give me a Les Paul over an SG anyday. (Unless it's one of those double necks...then maybe we'll talk)
Submitted by CoreaPeekay (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:29:02 EST (#)
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Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:14:00 (#)
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Kramer Strat. Stratacaster and Telecaster are styles, nerd. A strat has all 6 tuning knobs on the same side and a tele is 3 on each side, therefore, you just dissed yourself for having a telecaster. Way to go, fucko. Are you gonna make fun of my dual humbuckers now?
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All I have to say is "What the gay?" Telecasters are single-cutaway and they have a different headstock and commonly the classic "C" shaped neck. They still have the six-in-line tuners.
'Buckers all the way, though. coil split those biatches
Submitted by CoreaPeekay (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:26:58 EST (#)
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Fuck you, my strats will kick the everloving shit out of your cheezy gimmicked SG. I hate the SG's tone, I hate its feel, I hate its neck (both the thickness and the radius) and I also hate how it is a 'middle-of-the-road' guitar. It can't decide if it wants to be a rythm guitar or a lead guitar, so they tried to mix both of them together and came out with a horrible monster of a guitar.
90% of the artists you listed dont even endorse the SG and it was pretty much common knowlege that they don't use them as their main axe, regardless.
You can have your favorites, but I can have mine. An SG isnt something that I enjoy, nor will I ever. and fuck AC/DC because I hate them.
Submitted by MandaPanda (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:19:48 EST (#)
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Guitars make me swoon, even though I know nothing about them.
Submitted by rock_music (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:18:21 EST (#)
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Lone_stranger, Satriani plays his own JS1200 Ibanez, if I could find any pics/evidence of him ever playing an SG, I would've put it up.
Getyourvoltronon, I know Hendrix played the Stratocaster a lot more than an SG, what's your point?
Donkey, I was referring specifically to the Fender Telecaster, which ironically has all 6 tuning knobs on one side.
Submitted by RamJetMax (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:16:30 EST (#)
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meh
Submitted by DonkeyOnTheEdge (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:14:00 EST (#)
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Kramer Strat. Stratacaster and Telecaster are styles, nerd. A strat has all 6 tuning knobs on the same side and a tele is 3 on each side, therefore, you just dissed yourself for having a telecaster. Way to go, fucko. Are you gonna make fun of my dual humbuckers now?
Submitted by The_Yellow_Dart (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:08:53 EST (#)
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actually A LOT of electric guitars have their own "devil" horns.
and a good guitar won't make you good.
Submitted by getyourvoltronon (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:07:25 EST (#)
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Most people who drone on and on about their gear usually suck pretty bad at guitar. Oh, and by the way, Hendrix played the stratocaster way more than the Gibson.
Submitted by the_lone_stranger (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:05:37 EST (#)
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You forgot Joe Satriani BUAHAHAHAHAAA!!
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:04:39 EST (#)
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Who's the dumb looking, slovenly faggot in the bottom pictures?
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:04:19 EST (#)
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Waynes World! Waynes World! Party Time! Excelleeent!
Submitted by zakalwe (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:01:14 EST (#)
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did you know musical talent is directly proportional to hair length?
that's why there are so many successful girl rock bands.
Submitted by mles76 (user info) at 2005-03-09 17:00:38 EST (#)
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yes, please get a haircut.
Submitted by jayjonze (user info) at 2005-03-09 16:59:33 EST (#)
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Get a Haircut